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One of the most common questions we get is, "how much caffeine does matcha have?"
Matcha contains roughly 25mg of caffeine, which is approximately one-third the caffeine of a cup of brewed coffee. This is by most standards a very small amount of caffeine; it is easily tolerated by many people for whom coffee makes them jittery because all of the other components that make up matcha in effect slow down the release of caffeine into the body. It typically takes a good three to six hours for this minimal amount of caffeine to be absorbed into the bloodstream, and yet the wakefulness effects are apparent almost immediately upon drinking it.
In other words, matcha doesn't make you "wired" - it's nothing like coffee. If you're wary of caffeine, you can relax (and matcha will make you relax).

TEA CULTURE
Everyone loves a good cuppa! A hot cup of Tea puts the world to rights; puts a smile on your face and warms your soul after a hard day's slog. A hot cup of Tea washes away sorrows and puts a spring in your step with each loving sip. A hot cup of Tea is a comfort blanket, a medicinal treasure and something our British culture would not be the same without.
Tea drinking dates back as far as 10th century BC where it was historically recorded first originating as a Chinese custom to sip on the brewed leaves. It supposedly broke loose from its Chinese roots and began to influence adjoining Asian regions such as Japan and Korea who abruptly latched on to the Tea growing, Tea brewing, and Tea-drinking phenomenon.
Sometime during the 16th century Tea made its way into the English economy, thanks to King Charles II alliance with Portugal through his marital ties.

White tea is made from the very youngest leaves and unopened buds from the top of the tea plant. These buds have fine white hairs along their surface, giving them a whitish appearance. The processing of the harvested leaves is very minimal and quick, they are steamed or fired to keep them from oxidizing and breaking down almost immediately after harvest with very little withering or exposure to air. The lack of processing leaves the high levels of antioxidant catechins present in raw tea leaves intact in the finished white tea, and has a serious effect on the caffeine content.
Tea that has not been oxidized or fermented very much, like white tea and green tea, can be difficult to brew properly, leaving many people believing that green tea or white tea are always bitter. However, brewing loose white or green tea is very easy with a little practice.
Brewing White Tea or Green Tea:

Gone are the days of prim and proper formal tea parties where women wear white gloves and frilly lace dresses. Today's busy woman is looking for fun and entertainment, not stuffy tea etiquette rules.
Formal tea parties can be intimidating affairs to the novice tea drinker or first time attendee. All those vintage decorations, flowers, lace and fancy delicate china can be a bit overwhelming to the modern gal of today. Tea etiquette wasn't taught in business school. What does one do with that little gold spoon? (Stir your tea.) Are those tiny flowers on the sugar cubes for real? (They're made of frosting.) Do you really drop them into your teacup? (Yes.) What does one do with a wet tea bag? (There should be a little teapot shaped dish to put it in. If not, place it on your saucer.) What in the world is a savory? (A tea sandwich.) How do you eat a scone? (Break it in half, spread with jam or lemon curd and Devonshire cream and eat like finger food.)